Chapter
Coping with Discomfort: Making Tough Decisions for Yourself and Others
19:36 - 26:36 (07:00)
The discomfort of making a decision that may disappoint someone else is normal and is associated with the tendency to please others rather than one's self-interest. Understanding the connection between the brain, stress processing, and decision-making can help in making tough decisions while considering others' emotions.
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In order for others to make room for our emotions and needs, we must also create space for their feelings as well.
19:36 - 21:42 (02:06)
Summary
In order for others to make room for our emotions and needs, we must also create space for their feelings as well. This involves expanding our capacity to find balance and recognize that what works for us may not work for everyone else.
ChapterCoping with Discomfort: Making Tough Decisions for Yourself and Others
EpisodeStart Putting Yourself First: Tools to Say No Without Guilt or Drama
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The podcast discusses the correlation between the brain's processing of stress and the tendency for people to prioritize pleasing others over making decisions for oneself.
21:42 - 24:17 (02:34)
Summary
The podcast discusses the correlation between the brain's processing of stress and the tendency for people to prioritize pleasing others over making decisions for oneself. It also talks about the experience of feeling rejected when pursuing self-love and authenticity.
ChapterCoping with Discomfort: Making Tough Decisions for Yourself and Others
EpisodeStart Putting Yourself First: Tools to Say No Without Guilt or Drama
PodcastThe Mel Robbins Podcast
The tension between what we want and how it might impact others creates discomfort, which is often at the heart of people-pleasing.
24:18 - 26:36 (02:18)
Summary
The tension between what we want and how it might impact others creates discomfort, which is often at the heart of people-pleasing. This discomfort dates back to childhood and can cause individuals to prioritize others' needs over their own.